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US Senators Introduce Crypto Sanctions Bill — Expert Says It’s Overbroad, Unconstitutional
19.3.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and 10 other lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022.” The bill “would place sweeping restrictions on persons who build, operate, and use cryptocurrency networks even if they have no knowledge...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
17.3.2022
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said
Japan Lays Outs Penalties on Crypto Exchanges for Non-Compliance With Russia Sanctions: Report
14.3.2022
Japan's government and financial regulator have laid out the penalties crypto exchanges could face if they fail to comply with sanctions on Russia
Coinbase Blacklists Over 25,000 Crypto Addresses Tied to Russian Individuals and Entities
7.3.2022
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has addressed the company’s procedures toward complying with sanctions in a blog post published on Sunday. The crypto firm says that respecting sanctions plays a “vital role in promoting national security” and the acts can help deter...
Coinbase proposes crypto tech to promote global sanctions compliance
7.3.2022
Grewal points out that laundering of fiat currency through traditional financial institutions remains the most sought-after method for evading sanctions
Payments Giant FIS Worldpay Joins Shyft’s Crypto Compliance Network
2.3.2022
It’s the second large, non-crypto firm to join Shyft, following law firm DLA Piper last month
Crypto Tax Compliance Remains Minefield as IRS Leaves Key Questions Unresolved
23.2.2022
A lack of guidance on everything from staking rewards to NFTs means there’s a certain amount of guesswork involved in tax filings
VAF Compliance Is a Forensic Service Provider That Can Help You Pass KYC/AML for Crypto Banking
23.2.2022
At VAF Compliance a team of experts is ready to help with all of your virtual assets compliance needs. Connect with VAF today; the leading virtual assets compliance company serving the Middle East and customers worldwide. What Is VAF Compliance? The crypto, NFT and metaverse spaces are hot...
New York Judge Orders Terraform Labs to Comply With SEC’s Investigative Subpoenas
21.2.2022
A recent court filing stemming from the Southern District of New York shows that a U.S. district judge has ordered the crypto startup Terraform Labs to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) subpoenas. During the second week of November 2021, the U.S. regulator filed...
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Expects Bitcoin to ‘Appreciate Dramatically’ in 2-3 Years
20.2.2022
Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared what he thinks the price of bitcoin will be in the coming years. He said when institutions get the go-ahead from their compliance departments to invest in bitcoin, the price of the cryptocurrency “is going to appreciate...
Compliance and User Protection Remain Binance’s Top Commitment
17.2.2022
The Covid-19 pandemic hit every possible industry in the world. Many companies had to shut their doors as people lost their jobs in large numbers. Future looks concerning with new variants coming up nearly every quarter. Markets are recovering, and people are now trying to get their jobs back....
Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’
17.2.2022
On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is described as an “industry-driven solution” developed to comply with...
US-based crypto firms join forces for travel rule compliance
16.2.2022
“We are focused on adding new members, so that TRUST can provide comprehensive compliance across the crypto industry,” said the joint announcement
Crypto Exchange Binance Restricts 281 Nigerian Accounts — Some Requested by International Law Enforcement
31.1.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has restricted 281 Nigerian user accounts. Citing user security and fraud prevention, CEO Changpeng Zhao explained that “approximately 38% of these cases [are] restricted at the request of international law enforcement.” 281 Nigerian Accounts Restricted...
Crypto industry seems willing to adopt FATF travel rule: Survey
27.1.2022
A new report claims that about 70% of respondents are either practicing the travel rule or planning to complete their compliance in Q1/Q2 2022
Sunacrip Revokes Licenses Of Two Cryptocurrency Exchanges In Venezuela
27.1.2022
Sunacrip, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog, has suspended the operating licenses of two exchanges for lack of compliance with current regulations. The announcement was made by Joselit Ramirez, superintendent of Sunacrip, who also mentioned the exchanges that are approved by the institution...
NFTs and compliance: Why we need to be having this conversation
21.1.2022
With the huge growth in the NFT industry, the time is right to take a look at NFTs from a compliance and regulatory perspective
Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department
21.1.2022
According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Face AML Probes as Regulators Test Compliance
18.1.2022
South Korean regulators are set to probe the nation’s four biggest crypto exchanges to test their anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities.
The exchanges – Korbit, Upbit, Coinone, and Bithumb – are the only trading platforms that operate fiat KRW markets and received their operating permits...
Binance taps former central bank exec to push compliance in CIS and Russia
11.1.2022
Binance makes another major strategic move in one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency miner regions